District promotes Huggins to assistant principal
June 7, 2017LEXINGTON, SC – During a special called board meeting held May 30, 2017, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Meg H. Huggins to…
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Bryan Hearn becomes Pelion High School principal
June 7, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – During a special called board meeting held May 30, 2017, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the administration’s recommendation that W. Bryan Hearn…
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District promotes Huggins to assistant principal
June 7, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – During a special called board meeting held May 30, 2017, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Meg H. Huggins to…
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Richland One summer programs start June 5
June 5, 2017
Richland One is pulling out all the stops to offer students and adults an exciting menu of offerings to fill their summer with adventure, academic enrichment, fitness, college preparation,…
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Coker College Enactus team finishes top 12 in the nation
June 1, 2017Coker College’s Enactus team was named one of the top 12 in the nation at the Enactus United States National Exposition held May 21-23, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri. There…
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Richland One summer meal sites
June 1, 2017June 5 – August 11, Richland One will provide free meals to students at various locations throughout the district. Meals will be provided to children without charge on a first-come,…
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Christian Learning Centers joins with BJU to provide college scholarships
June 1, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Christian Learning Centers is collaborating with Bob Jones University to provide up to 10 scholarships to deserving students annually. This is the first time that CLC is…
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GPS teachers honored by alma maters
June 1, 2017GILBERT, SC — Two new members of the Gilbert Primary School teaching staff received recognition from their alma maters. GPS Immersion Teacher Jennifer I. Hernandez won Columbia College’s 2016–2017 Division…
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GPS teachers honored by alma maters
June 1, 2017
GILBERT, SC — Two new members of the Gilbert Primary School teaching staff received recognition from their alma maters. GPS Immersion Teacher Jennifer I. Hernandez won Columbia College’s 2016–2017 Division…
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Coker College Enactus team finishes top 12 in the nation
June 1, 2017
Coker College’s Enactus team was named one of the top 12 in the nation at the Enactus United States National Exposition held May 21-23, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri. There…
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Judy Wilson joins Greenville Tech Foundation as Director of Development
May 31, 2017
Judy Wilson has joined the staff of the Greenville Tech Foundation, serving as director of development. She brings extensive experience in fundraising for an academic institution, with 18 years at…
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Lexington District One honors 108 retiring employees
May 31, 2017LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One honored 108 retirees at the district’s annual retiree banquet. Cumulatively, these retirees dedicated 2,164 years to Lexington District One, faithfully serving as…
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Lexington District One honors 108 retiring employees
May 31, 2017
LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One honored 108 retirees at the district’s annual retiree banquet. Cumulatively, these retirees dedicated 2,164 years to Lexington District One, faithfully serving as…
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Students win first at ‘classical’ competition
May 30, 2017White Knoll High School students brought home multiple awards from a challenging competition. The South Carolina Junior Classical League Spring Forum, held on March 18, tested students in the…
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Students win first at ‘classical’ competition
May 30, 2017White Knoll High School students brought home multiple awards from a challenging competition. The South Carolina Junior Classical League Spring Forum, held on March 18, tested students in the…
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Citadel School of Engineering: industry leader recognitions and faculty awards
May 29, 2017Academy of Engineers celebrates industry leaders The Citadel School of Engineering Academy of Engineers highlights engineering leaders from the public and private sectors for achievements in their professional endeavors, as…
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MUSC Foundation for Research Development announces two new board members
May 29, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – MUSC Foundation for Research Development (FRD) has announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors, as well as the full slate of directors…
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MUSC researchers cited for excellence in science
May 29, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Dean G. Kilpatrick, Ph.D., and Michael G. Schmidt, Ph.D., were awarded the state’s highest honor, the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science during a ceremony Wednesday in…
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USC science education partner-teacher to host free eclipse informational event – June 1
May 29, 2017A science education teacher, Joni Jordan, is hosting a free event for students and their families to discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse. The informational event will take place from…
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USC dedicates new vault and scanning center for Marine Corps film collection
May 26, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, SC – University of South Carolina (USC) Pres. Harris Pastides and USC’s Dean of Libraries Thomas McNally dedicated the University’s new film-vault…
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USC dedicates new vault and scanning center for Marine Corps film collection
May 26, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, SC – University of South Carolina (USC) Pres. Harris Pastides and USC’s Dean of Libraries Thomas McNally dedicated the University’s new film-vault…
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Lexington District One offers summer food service program
May 25, 2017This summer, Lexington County School District One again participates in the Summer Food Service Program, a free summer food service program for children 18-years-old and younger. The program runs Monday…
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Lexington District One offers summer food service program
May 25, 2017
This summer, Lexington County School District One again participates in the Summer Food Service Program, a free summer food service program for children 18-years-old and younger. The program runs Monday…
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Richland One announces awards, honors
May 24, 2017
Columbia High School Student Accepted at Prestigious University Bailee Sharpe, a senior at Columbia High School, has been accepted to attend Harvard University this fall. In addition to being an…
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Richland One announces new principals
May 24, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – New principals will greet students, faculty and staff at seven Richland One schools when the 2017-2018 school year begins in August. The Richland One Board of School…
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Richland One’s Class of 2017 sets new district scholarship record
May 24, 2017
Richland One seniors have set a new district record in scholarship totals. To date, the Class of 2017 has received $83.3 million in scholarship offers and other financial aid. This…
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Online business degrees coming to CIU this fall
May 24, 2017
Fall marks several new beginnings for online degree programs at Columbia International University (CIU). Three entirely online business degrees will be offered in August, including a Master of Business Administration…
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D.A.R.E. graduation said to be a first for Muslim school, nationwide
May 24, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) and the RCSD’s D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program made history last week with what…
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D.A.R.E. graduation said to be a first for Muslim school, nationwide
May 24, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) and the RCSD’s D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program made history last week with what…
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Duke Energy Foundation donation
May 23, 2017
Representatives from Duke Energy presented the Tri-County Technical College Foundation with a $75,000 check May 17 to support the I-BEST Manufacturing Pathways program. In August the College launched the initial…
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Tri-County Commissioner Helen Rosemond Saunders receives S.C. Association of Technical College Commissioners Award
May 23, 2017
Tri-County Technical College Commissioner Helen Rosemond-Saunders is the recipient of the S.C. Association of Technical College Commissioners award. She will be honored as the state’s Commissioner of the Year later…
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Class of 2017 completes Accelerate, GSSM’s virtual engineering program
May 22, 2017
The students in the second graduating class of Accelerate, the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) virtual engineering program, received their certificates of completion on Saturday, May…
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Class of 2017 completes Accelerate, GSSM’s virtual engineering program
May 22, 2017
The students in the second graduating class of Accelerate, the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) virtual engineering program, received their certificates of completion on Saturday, May…
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Furman University Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions, tenure; Seven new members to join board
May 22, 2017During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 17 faculty members and heard that seven new members will join the board on…
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Alumnus Chandler speaks at Wofford’s 163rd Commencement
May 22, 2017
Harold Chandler, a 1971 Wofford College graduate and chairman, president and CEO of Spartanburg-based Milliken & Co., delivered the college’s Commencement address today (Sunday, May 21, 2017) in Benjamin Johnson…
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Summer meals program provides free meals
May 22, 2017
Richland School District Two Food Services, operated by Sodexo, will again serve free, nutritious meals on weekdays this summer. Students up to age 18 can enjoy a variety of healthy…
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27 Students participate in Leveraging Literacy Afterschool Reading Program year-end ceremony at Salvation Army
May 22, 2017The Leveraging Literacy Free Afterschool Reading Program recently wrapped up for the school-year with an exciting Year-End Ceremony at The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ Center for Worship and Service.…
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Virginia College in Columbia to host Bring a Friend event – June 8
May 22, 2017
Virginia College in Columbia will host a Bring a Friend Event Thursday, June 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the campus located at 7201 Two Notch Road. The event…
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Richland One honors outstanding employees at celebration 2017
May 22, 2017Robert Louis Harris (second from right) of Hand Middle School was announced as the 2017-2018 Richland One Teacher of the Year. Pictured with him are (from left) Commissioner Aaron…
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27 Students participate in Leveraging Literacy Afterschool Reading Program year-end ceremony at Salvation Army
May 22, 2017
The Leveraging Literacy Free Afterschool Reading Program recently wrapped up for the school-year with an exciting Year-End Ceremony at The Salvation Army of the Midlands’ Center for Worship and Service.…
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Seven Richland One schools among nation’s healthiest schools
May 19, 2017
Richland One is setting the pace as a national and state leader in creating healthy schools. Seven Richland One schools have been recognized as being among the healthiest schools in…
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Branham becomes Gilbert Elementary School principal
May 19, 2017
During the May 16, 2017 regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the administration’s recommendation that P. Heath Branham become the…
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LTC financial program adds up
May 19, 2017
A program for money-minded students at Lexington Technology Center earned two national rankings this year. LTC’s finance program landed in the 30th spot on the 100 Best w!se High Schools…
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LTC financial program adds up
May 18, 2017A program for money-minded students at Lexington Technology Center earned two national rankings this year. LTC’s finance program landed in the 30th spot on the 100 Best w!se High Schools…
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Furman recognizes 2017 Corporate Sustainability Fellows
May 18, 2017The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized three local executives as 2017 Corporate Sustainability Fellows. They are: David Bereskin (CEO, Greenville Water) Ron Cotterman (Vice…
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USC to hold its annual community yard sale for charity
May 18, 2017
The University of South Carolina will hold its annual Give It Up For Good community yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 20 at 1220 Catawba St. (Catawba…
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Dean Robert Wilcox, University of South Carolina School of Law
May 18, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Dean Robert Wilcox,…
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Michelin holds “Signing Day” for Technical Scholars program
May 17, 2017Michelin North America’s Lexington manufacturing site held a ‘Signing Day’ ceremony for area high school students who have been selected to further their education at Midlands Technical College,…
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Midlands Technical College wins statewide Service Learning Award
May 16, 2017Camp Catch Your Breath of the Midlands, the Service Learning project of Midlands Technical College’s (MTC) Respiratory Care program, has received the annual Service Learning Award from the S.C. Commission…
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Midlands Technical College wins statewide Service Learning Award
May 16, 2017
Camp Catch Your Breath of the Midlands, the Service Learning project of Midlands Technical College’s (MTC) Respiratory Care program, has received the annual Service Learning Award from the S.C. Commission…
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